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Area runners and walkers took to the course Friday night for the annual Marland Heights 5K Classic Run, Fitness Walk and Youth Fun Run, which started and ended at Marland Heights Park in Weirton. According to organizers, 115 participants registered for the races making up the event, which includes the titular 5K run, a fitness walk and a series of youth fun runs. Support for this year's race was provided by main sponsor Tri-State Pharmacy; major sponsors Steel and Wolfe Funeral Home, Tomtreyco McDonald's and Starvaggi Industries; along with the Top of West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau, Weirton Medical Center, First Choice America Community Federal Credit Union, Guida Realty, Gus's Goodies, Studio L, Mario's Restaurant, James White Construction, Weirton Firefighters IAFF Local 948, Weirton FOP Lodge 84, Weirton Shop 'N Save, Fox's Pizza Den of Weirton, Graphics in Print and the Law Office of David A. Mascio.
— Craig Howell